Union-X
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| Union-X ("Extended Union") | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Shipil Company[1] |
| Production Year | 3065[2] |
| Use | Combined Arms Transport |
| Type | Spheroid |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 3,700 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 12 |
| Length | 85 meters |
| Width | 82 meters |
| Height | 81 meters |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Max Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Fuel (tons) | 200 tons |
| Fuel (days) | 1.84 |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 38.5 tons of Ferro-Aluminum |
| Crew | 15[1]
Bay Personnel: 54 |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 5/0 |
| Heat Sinks | 120 double |
| BV (1.0) | 6,106[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 7,356[4] 7,579[1] |
Description[edit]
Called the "Extended Union", abbreviated Union-X, this evolution of the classic 3,600 ton Union-class DropShip was developed in 3065 as part of a diversification effort by Shipil Company of Skye. It is slightly heavier and larger than its parent design, and features a slightly different carrying capacity.[1]
The FedCom Civil War affected the planned rollout of the Union-X, but the lead ship was certified and given to the Skye Jaegers in 3065. Duke Robert Kelswa-Steiner dedicated most of the production run to other Skye units such as the Tamar Cavaliers, but began to lose his ironclad grip on such dispositions as the Civil War came to its conclusion.[1] The Lyran state continued to be the sole user of Union-Xs through the middle of the thirty-second century.[2]
Armament[edit]
Unsurprisingly, the Union-X's revised weapons suite is reminiscent of the classic Union, though more powerful due to its higher technology base. It consists of six ER PPCs, two Gauss rifles, six Artemis IV-enhanced LRM-20's, ten ER Large Lasers, fourteen ER Medium Lasers, and four Ultra AC/5s.
Cargo[edit]
Compared to its parent design, the Union-X removes four 'Mech cubicles in favor of two additional fighters and berths for five squads of battle armor troops. Its total carrying capacity is thus 4 aerospace fighters, 8 'Mechs, 5 squads of battle armor troops, and 281 tons of cargo (supplies).[1]
- Bay 1: Aerospace Fighters (4), 2 doors
- Bay 2: BattleMechs (8), 4 doors
- Bay 1: Battle Armor (5 squads), 1 door
- Bay 2: Cargo (281 tons), 1 door
Variants[edit]
The Union-X specs were upgraded in 3071, during the Jihad. This version of the Union-X removes the Ultra AC/5s, four ER Medium Lasers, and four ER Large Lasers. In their place are four heavy Gauss rifles, four anti-missile systems, and two Heavy PPCs. The ships have also had their cargo arrangements altered again, carrying four aerospace fighters, four 'Mechs, four heavy combat vehicles, and twelve squads of battle armor. The ship can also carry 315 tons of supplies and ammunition. BV (2.0) = 9,300[5]
Named Vessels[edit]
(See List of named Union-X-class DropShips)
Related Designs[edit]
- Union - The Union-X is based on the venerable Union. Through that classic parent design it is also loosely related to other derivative designs such as the Danais/Trojan and the Union-C.
Gallery[edit]
Original Union-X from TRO:3067
References[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- AeroTech 2 Record Sheets
- Technical Readout: 3067 Catalyst Games Labs Reprint
- Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged